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Members Urge New Guidance on Drain-tile Studies When Farmland Is Converted
Summary
Committee discussed requiring drain-tile studies when agricultural land is developed or subdivided after members described recurring flooding impacts to neighbors from unrecorded or damaged tile systems; staff will draft options, including tying requirements to construction depth or removing some exemptions.
An extended committee discussion focused on whether Will County should require drain-tile studies when agricultural (A-1) land is converted to other uses.
Multiple members described local instances where construction or additions damaged drain tiles and caused runoff or persistent flooding for neighboring properties. One member said a small home addition created permanent water problems for surrounding yards, and another noted that old…
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